Fish Lake

Fish Lake in Siskiyou County is a lake in California and covers about 3.1 acres, reaches about 12.2 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 14.9 acre-feet.

One weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity; follow the old channel through the lake, then test the drop before leaving.

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for Fish Lake include Brook Trout, Speckled Dace, and Rainbow Trout.

While looking for rainbow trout on Fish Lake, cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water.

How to Read the Water

Use wind as a clue; a light push can carry food toward a bank, but hard wind may muddy it, so look for a clean edge near a point or protected pocket; cast across the break instead of along it, then write down the depth that works.

Season by Season

Spring runoff can add color and pull fish toward fresh water; green weeds and the first drop become stronger summer targets; in fall, follow bait toward points and shallow flats, while winter rewards a slower search; use a light bait when the water is clear, then use wind to narrow the search.

A Simple Tackle Plan

A light spinning rod, thin line, a few small spoons, inline spinners, and jigs cover the listed trout; carry one slightly heavier setup when other fish or windy water call for more control; slow down after the first bite; repeat the first clean pattern.

Record the wind, water color, depth where the lure was hit, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce; follow the old channel through the lake, then check the first shelf outside shallow cover.